Kristin Mankowski
Battle Creek,MI
Summary
Ambitious Preschool Teacher passionate about maintaining well-balanced and encouraging learning environment. Versed in student assessments and class planning. Patient and understanding team player dedicated to supporting school mission and student success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Woodlawn Preschool
Battle Creek, Michigan
11.2016 - 05.2024
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Provided guidance regarding nutrition and healthy habits during meal time.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- High-scope trained.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Observed children to record development.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- CPR and first aid certified.
In-Home Nanny
The Darling Family
Kalamazoo, Michigan
07.2014 - 11.2016
- Cared for infants by changing diapers, preparing bottles, monitoring sleep patterns, and providing emotional support.
- Encouraged good manners among children by modeling appropriate behavior.
- Provided a safe environment in the home by adhering to safety standards while caring for the children.
- Managed household tasks including laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, errands, and light cleaning.
- Taught basic hygiene habits such as hand washing and brushing teeth.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by introducing nutritious snacks throughout the day.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's day-to-day experiences and developmental milestones achieved.
- Provided comfort when needed through hugs or words of encouragement.
- Ensured safety at all times by monitoring the environment for potential hazards or risks.
- Read books aloud to promote language development skills and imagination growth.
- Organized age-appropriate educational activities to stimulate learning and development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Baker College
Flint, MIHigh School Diploma -
Mount Pleasant Public School
Mount Pleasant, MI06-2010
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI05-2020
Skills
- Creating a positive learning environment
- Curriculum Implementation
- Large group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Records Management
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Effective listening
- Creative lesson planning
- Calm and patient
- Early Childhood Education
- Building positive relationships
- High-scope trained
- CPR and first aid certified
Timeline
Teacher
Woodlawn Preschool
11.2016 - 05.2024
In-Home Nanny
The Darling Family
07.2014 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Baker College
High School Diploma -
Mount Pleasant Public School
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Kellogg Community College